Instructor of Photography/Richard Spica Fellow (Academy) Job at Interlochen Cent

Interlochen Center for the Arts, one of America's most prestigious institutions for arts education, performance, and fine arts presentations, seeks to hire an Artist in Residence in Photography. This academic-year residency, from August 22, 2025 through May 23, 2026, offers a unique opportunity to teach a variety of darkroom and digital photography courses to students in grades 9-12 and post-graduates. The successful candidate will shape the curriculum, enhance the studio arts program, and collaborate across disciplines to foster a dynamic learning environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction in black & white chemical photography and digital photography.
• Provide instruction in other media, such as printmaking, design, or drawing and painting,
• Develop and teach courses that enhance the studio arts program.
• Supervise the photography studio classroom and other studios assigned.
• Manage inventory and ordering of supplies.
• Attend scheduled open tutorial sessions and assist with specialized programming.
• Prepare for and participate in exhibitions.
• Engage in the program's extra-curricular activities, including off-campus trips.
• Attend all departmental and full faculty meetings.

• Master's degree in photography or other visual art areas with documented work in photography
• Minimum of two years of teaching experience at the college level and/or with high school students
• Proficiency in operating film and digital cameras, studio lighting, film processing, darkroom printing, and alternative processes for 35mm, medium, and large format photography
• Expertise in using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, and printing with pigment inkjet printers and color profiles.
• Strong understanding of contemporary art issues and theory
• Ability to work successfully with highly creative students with diverse learning styles
• Strong interest and willingness to collaborate with colleagues both inside and outside the Visual Arts department
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to the overall artistic environment at Interlochen
• Possess a genuine passion for education and a commitment to fostering the artistic growth and well-being of students
• Strong communication skills, both in one-on-one interactions with students and in broader visual arts community engagement
• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment

Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Portfolio/Website